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Does Alternator Charge Battery While Idling? [Solved]

Assuming the alternator, engine, belt, and battery are all in working order, then yes, a car battery will charge when idling. The only caveat is that it doesn’t really “charge” that fast. This is solely due to the fact that the engine doesn’t have a load on it when your car is simply idling.

Will my car battery charge if I leave the engine running?

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Idling Car Battery Charging

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